The sound it makes ripping through the water is awesome.... 🔥

I’ve been in the RC crawler scene for about year and almost forgot about how awesome 👏🏻 you and your videos are on the basher side of this wicked hobby. Started out on the basher side and absolutely 👍🏻 loved your videos. Watched parts of this one and your first video, I think 🤔, on this RTR beast. Anyway good 👍🏻 stuff as always sir. Thanks and keep the content coming. Not that you care but I got into the crawler stuff because I suck at driving my bashers. Got sick of my rigs ended up being garage sales from my crashes 😂. Keep sending it

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Brent 🤗. We have some awesome spots for crawling here and it's very popular. I'll have to give it a go eventually. Truly appreciate it Brother. 🍻

INCREDIBLE BASH!!! You DOMINATE the skatepark every time!!! LOVE IT!!! This is definitely the best rtr ever!

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so very much Brother Avery 🤗. The skatepark is a great option when the dirt spots are soaked. Super fun breaking in the new tires. Truly appreciate it Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks brou for the shout out for the RC fest at Folsom lake. I saw the last event from your channel, and looks like fun. I'm planning on being there this year. It's on the calendar. Coming from Oregon for the event. Hope to see you there. Have Fun

Rich, you are definitely a master of your trade!!!

The new K6 looks great!👍 With your driving skills I feel like you can make any rc look easy to drive!! Skatepark 🤴!! Great video as always Rich! 🤙💯

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Chad 🤗. The steering and suspension is noticeably improved on this one. Truly a pleasure to drive 🍻

makes me want to take out my old exb 6s, thanks for showing the new upgrades Arrma implemented, good stuff and nice bashing.

I'd agree with everything. I have one. And until now every 6S rig I have from Arrma gets full M2C, Vitavon, RCAWD, Hot Racing and Hobbywing treatment. But this one. I've changed the shock cap bushings, added cooling fans to the motor and replaced the hubs with Hot Racing hubs. And I'm on pack 5 and no breakage. And I'm doing Freshpark ramp 100 foot plus sends. And this rig has needed just about nothing. It's thee most capable truggy Arrma had ever released. Obviously I tuned the diffs to my liking. But I mean ya really don't have to do a whole lot. And it just takes it.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome Edwin!!! The Fresh park ramp is a serious sender 🚀🚀. Stoked to hear she's holding up so well and that ARRMA put forth a serious effort with all the awesome updates. This is likely the best all around RTR basher out there. 🍻

If only Arrma would bring out a new Talion EXB... Great footage as always 👏

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks John 🤗. Yeah the Talion is such a great handling little rocket 😍

Your driving skills I inspire to bro!!!

Great video man as I'm new to the bashing, been loving the videos and,thanks

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Thomas 🤗

Very helpful, thanks Rich!

Thanks for the reply Rich. Was planning to come down to the lake tomorrow but guess will need to hammer on this pinion. I invested in good wrenche but quality of grub screw not so good. getting cold up here above Nevada City so going to call it a day. Appreciate your advice. thanks, Paul

I would say yes to the title👌🏽 I know my V1 that is similar to yours is my favorite all around basher but not RTR. This one with all the upgrades may be the best RTR when its all said and done. As always, thats like perfect harmony watching you rip and carve with a machine like that in your hands wow💯😎🍻

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. This might be the best RTR yet 🍻🤙🤙

She's very fast👍🏻🚀 Skatepark bash was epic bro👌🏻👊🏻😎

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Brother 🤗. The stock electronics have been impressive 👀🚀🚀

Bro you’re the best! Your videos are always on point. So fun to watch your videos. Great driving as always. Though I’ve moved from basing to racing I still enjoy your videos. You got to try mip bypass pistons. It’s suspension heaven. It’s like having compression threshold adjustments. So in layman’s terms you can hit a bump or parking block and the car will swallow it like it’s not even there. But at the same time remain supportive during normal driving conditions. You can tune the threshold via various thickness of bypass flaps. You gotta make a video with them. Combine the racing tech into basing for the ultimate in performance! Cheers bud!!

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so very much Thomas 🤗. Racing is mad fun if you don't take it too seriously. Really appreciate your input with the MIP bypass pistons. Adam Drake did a great video on them a few years ago. The tunability and rebound control looks awesome and is proven on the racetrack. Shock setup is such a personal thing. I prefer emulsion style set-ups for bashing overall. So easy to tune with great dampening. That said, some bladder systems are silky smooth with minimal added rebound effect. I still have to mention Mitch Loopers O-ring style machined pistons 😍. The tension added during rebound and smooth blowby during compression is genius. The pack feels perfect to me and super easy to tune with different oils or hole sizes. So far I'm happy with these new stock pistons. Think they went to Delrin (noticed they're white) but am not 100% certain. 🍻

@thomashernandez4027

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 Oh yeh I have a few m2c racing parts on my mt410. M2c makes the highest quality stuff out there. I just wish they actually made racing components. There stuff is basher oriented. I totally understand why. The huge aftermarket sales industry for rtr parts is very lucrative. Racing only makes up a small percentage of the rc market. If they made chassis the same thickness as the stock ones I think more racers would get them. But you know how some of these racers become snobs and look down on anything that is basher related. They forget how and why got into rc racing. All these fan boys are funny. It’s like Ford vs Chevy or tekno vs mugen. Though I have to say that mugen racing stuff is the most durable rc ever created. 6 months and I haven’t broken a thing on it. Jumping huge jump on large scale 1/8 tracks. My teknos would break all the time.

This was a sick vid! I used to be a huge Traxxas guy way way back in the day, had my TRX-1 back in '91. Now though, there is no doubt I'd buy an Arrma Kraton.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Brother 🤗. This new K6s EXB is awesome 🍻

@thevenin2

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I think I'm gonna get one for my daughter and I. RCDUDE81 literally sends his Arrma cars a hundred feet in the air. Happy bashing! @@richduperbash2966

Dang it rich! I already have TWO Kraton EXB’s! Stop making me want another 😂 I’ll possibly covert mine, who knows. I got my Talions on the bench for now with full on scorched/CRCU and basherqueen upgrades almost ready for battle! One is XL, the other normal sized. so the k6s’s can wait

Hello rich just getting onto the bashing,been watching the s--t outta your vids,love em,which would be better for general running for me,4s or 6s backflips,appreciate all the advice you give in your vids,you the man!!!!

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas 🤗. Both Backflips are awesome. The taller/heavier 6s ones are generally better on rougher terrain with more cushion and ground clearance. They also stunt and flip easier due to the extra wheel mass. That said, the 4s Backflips are extremely planted and fast with the right gearing. They get moving quicker and can really get the power down great. Definitely more stable with high speed drifting and cornering. It really boils down to preference and terrain.

This is some good driving

That was so insane! I converted my 6s EXB to 8s, and it does standing jump flips, lol.

Enjoyed every single min of this video 🥰. Seems to be ARRMAs best rtr ever made brother Rich❤.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much dear Brother 😍. Felt awesome to get out with blue skies. So many gray and rainy days this winter. The K6s EXB RTR is the best effort from ARRMA yet 👀. The steering and suspension feels awesome. Hope you are well Thomas. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@TpPartsRcXtreme

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 thank you Rich, all good here..just bad weather..or, either it snowing, cant bash..then we have snow crust a day or 2..then it melts( like now ) so it is ice all over..some asphalt at parking lots..😢. Hope you and family are all good 🥰

@Tommo1976

4 ай бұрын

What batteries do you run?

Can’t wait for better weather to get mine out !!

@user-mm7xs5is6p

4 ай бұрын

Yea, same, just keeps raining

I just put a hw max6/1650kv combo in mine, it absolutely rips! Best truck I've owned by far

The efficiency of the stock electronics is mind blowing amazing both 6s and 8s. Our last bash you where ripping that thing and never even got hot. Hope we get some better weather soon I'm itching to test the new 8s backflips v2's.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Yeah it's crazy how cool the electronics have been and the V2 ESC seems to put out more peak power 🤔. Maybe they went with more aggressive programming. Hope we get a break from the rain soon 😂. Can't wait to see you enjoying the bigger 8s Backflips John 🍻😎💪👊👊

2words Freaking Awesome! . Just a clinic every time you run a rig .

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Lucas 🤗. Happy bashing Brother!!!

Nice third run with the new K6 Rich😱. Those rips through the water sounded awesome that Truck was really getting it. I agree this is definitely the best RTR basher on the market one super tough truck out of the box, so how many times did you bounce off the wall at the skate park, I was like no he didn’t just tap that wall😂and then you did it twice in a row good one👍 question did you change the pistons over to the M2c O-ring style pistons or are you still running stock? I seen you went to 2000 CST good call thanks for sharing and all you do brother, you’re still the king in my book🤘😎👊

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Brother Aldo 🤗. Felt awesome to rip her wide open at the lake. She was slicing the water into a fine mist 😂. The skatepark was crazy fun with the new Backflips. She was drifting and squealing the whole time. The walls were like bump stops 😍. I'm still running the stock pistons, just swapped in 2000 up front. Haven't touched the preload collars or done much of anything else besides the open center diff with 500k. Super impressed with this new EXB 😱. Really appreciate it Bro and hope the Florida weather is good. We're getting gobs of rain and wind. I'm staying inside 😂🍻😎💪👊👊

@AldoLoyal

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 right on Rich. Thanks for that info one of these days. I’ll make it to a skate park and our weather up until yesterday has been super 💩 rain overcast cloudy yesterday was the first day the sun came out in a while. It’s cold now but we can live with that Philly BRC is in town and coming out to bash with me today. It’s gonna be super awesome. Stay dry and warm my friend and thanks again for all you do.

Love your videos , skills and knowledge. Kindve my hero lol Probably my favorite to watch . My wife is wanting to get me a gopro for filming. Was wondering what your using or your opinion on which to get. Your videos are good

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Logan 🤗. I used a GoPro Hero session 4 for years and recently started using a Hero 7 Black. Both are older models, but the 7 has built in image stabilization at least. I've read mixed reviews with some of their newer cameras. 🍻

thanks

My man Rich im checking in buddy lol. This is Tee Tellis btw.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

What's happening Brother 👊. Appreciate you checking in Tee 🍻🤙🤙

Beautiful transfers Arrma has been killing it with the electronics recently, you really don’t need to upgrade

Dude, you make it seem so easy and simple, love your videos, i see that you loved the 6S EXB Kraton, what are your thoughts on the 8S EXB?? Im so tempted to pull the trigger, also because from the big 1/5 boys is basically the only one i can order from amazon here (Mexico) without paying an arm and a leg to get it here, is the 8S EXB Kraton RTR or, the Redcat Vigilante, what are your thoughts on the 8S Kraton? too big/heavy for the skate park and it will be always breaking something? 6S EXB seems more durable by a mile.

@richduperbash2966

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. The Kraton 8s EXB is big and heavy for the skatepark, but shouldn't break easily, unless you really get crazy. Bigger skateparks would be best. The new K6s EXB RTR is an awesome all around basher. ARRMA really stepped up with the aluminum bulkheads, split center brace, improved servo and servo saver, beefy wing mount, and emulsion style shocks 😍. I don't know enough about the Vigilante to make an educated opinion. The lighter 6s rigs are best for skatepark use overall. They're way more agile and simply take more punishment being lighter. The large scales are better suited for big terrain and ample space. 🍻

You certainly look at home in that skate park!

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend 🤗. Wanted to run longer, but some little kids on scooters showed up. It's always timing at the skatepark 🍻

I love that kraton 6s exb rtr v2, but come on arrma uve been teasing us with the outcast 6s exb rtr v2.

🔥🔥🔥

Impressive truck and great video as always, Mr Duperbash! Thanks for including such relatable content like the brain-freeze roof landing. Happens to all of us I think XD. Speeking of reducing breakage/weight... What are your thoughts on carbon fiber parts, like shock towers?

@richduperbash2966

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. High quality Carbon fiber is incredibly strong and light. The only downside is it can crack with the right amount of force. I've shattered CF towers before due to brutal wrecks. If the body is big enough to protect the tower, you're less likely to snag a corner and have a failure. My overall preference is 7075 T6 for towers, but they're definitely heavier.

@g3ckko

3 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966Thanks man! I guess, testing is in order. Got to reduce the strain on that screw fixing the m2c rear center brace to the chassis ;-)

@richduperbash2966

3 ай бұрын

​@@g3ckko make sure to upgrade the screw to grade 12.9 and always use a through bolt and M4 locknut to crank that sucker down.

@g3ckko

3 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966Yep, checked all those boxes. I'll take a look at that screw after a couple of runs. Thanks mate and keep on the exquisite bashing 🦾

Awesome as usual. What number are on the pistons with the 2000cst? 14? Thanks boss

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Brother 🤗. I didn't notice a number on the pistons, but it looked around 1.2-1.4. Did notice the pistons are white though 👀. Wondering if they possibly switched to Delrin 🤔

I just bought the Fireteam, and wish it did come with those aluminum parts like that Kraton.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Yes indeed. The alloy bulkheads and braces are awesome for harder bashing.

Mr duperbash you should get a UDR or sbr I'd love to see how they would do in your hands

hey Rich, how to remove stripped pinion set screw on stock pinion that was over lock tire?

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

I would try heating the crap out of it using a butane torch and use a left handed drill bit to bore that grub screw out. Just heat and a screw driver might pry the pinion off the shaft, but often you have to destroy the pinion to get that bugger off. In general, never attempt to remove a grub screw without a quality driver bit and use of sufficient heat via torch.

Liking everything about the new exb,I recently started in the bashing and picked up a second kraton 6s needing a pinion, could you let me know what size I need I've looked it up an can't get a certain size, any help would be greatly appreciated, would it be possible to ask you questions from time to time if needed,if so how would be best,thanks alot bashing on!!!

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Congrats on the second Kraton 6s Thomas. I'd recommend a 16T Robinson Racing extra hard pinion, #1216. Don't forget to use heat to remove the old pinion grub screw. Butane torch is the best way in my experience. KZread is a good way to reach me because I don't do much social media.

@thomasblair7996

4 ай бұрын

@richduperbash2966 thank you for the advice,appreciate it!!!

Hey Rich, what batteries do you recommend for both the 1/10 3s arrmas and the 6s kraton? I was thinking something around 6000mah 100-120c. I've been using a powerhobby 5200mah 50c battery (softcase, probably dangerous?) in my 6s kraton. It's pretty underwhelming and I'm running a hobbywing max6 combo, punch set to 7. Doesn't even wheelie when I hammer the throttle quick. Any disadvantages to running 2 3s batteries instead of 1 6s? It's appealing to get 3s so I can use them in the 1/10 and 1/8 cars, but if performance suffers a lot I'd probably pass. Suggestions? Thanks, appreciate your help!

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

I'm running Ovonic AIR 5200 50C and Zeee 4000mah 100C. For 3s I run Ovonic 5200 80C. The Max6 1650kv combo is awesome. Just have to gear up to around 22-23T on the pinion to really maximize full potential on 6s. Running 2x 3s packs is a pain in the ass in my opinion. Much simpler to run single 6s packs with less cables and connectors.

@pizzomedia7261

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 thanks Rich, very helpful! 22-23T is ok off road? Just don't want to burn up my motor.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

@@pizzomedia7261 my friends and I all run 22 or 23T in the 1650 Max6 and it does fantastic on 6s 👌. You shouldn't have temp issues unless running huge heavy wheels non stop. You gotta remember if your gearing is too low for the kv, you're constantly revving the motor with higher RPM's when trying to achieve speed. There's a sweet spot to find with proper gearing. Motor temps up to 150F is still safe. Over 160-170F + can shorten the rotor life. Most motors have to exceed 200F before risk of seizing from rotor damage.

@pizzomedia7261

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 thanks Rich! When are you starting an RC summer camp? Haha, sign me up 🍻

Whats your ideal alignment for bashing? Looks pretty neutral but your cars seem to drive true

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

I typically run some toe out up front and prefer slight negative camber on all 4 corners if not generally neutral. Haven't touched any camber links on this one.

front shock fluid 2000cst? Is that diff fluid? Hope to be at the lake tomorrow. thanks Rich for your suggestions

@richduperbash2966

3 ай бұрын

Hey Paul 🤗. 2000cst shock fluid is kinda challenging to find. Found mine a few years ago online. Think it shipped from Turnigy in Walnut Grove 🤔. Not sure if diff fluid would work the same. I'm curious where ARRMA sources their 2000 for the Talion 6s. Probably China, but I honestly don't know. Have a great time at the lake Brother 🚀🚀. Here's a similar looking bottle on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/204054499352

@paulsciabica2146

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply Rich. I'll get some Associated 2000cst diff fluid and see how that works. One of the Japanese RC has a 2000 shock fluid but out of stock currently. Maybe permanently. Thanks for your reply and imput. BTW, the Kraton EXB is a winner and the Backflip6s really improve the preciseness of the steering.

@richduperbash2966

3 ай бұрын

@@paulsciabica2146 yes indeed Paul 🤗. The K6s EXB is a killer overall basher and the Backflips are still my favorites 🍻

Cant wait to get one. What is your process for making the body stronger ?

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

I talked about it in my previous video. I used E6000 with FibaTape for cement board. Used a caulking gun to spread the E6000. Definitely strengthens the body bigtime.

@rtk6945

4 ай бұрын

Thanx for your help. I did watch some how to video and when it finally gets warm enough to try i will give this method a go. Another question what is your take on basherqueen aftermarket carbon fiber parts ? I only learned of them.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

​@@rtk6945Basherqueen parts are awesome 😍. Carbon fiber isn't as brutally strong as 7075 T6, but it's extremely light and strong overall.

@rtk6945

4 ай бұрын

Thanx again for the help and added knowledge. Any that you may recommend using over other aftermarket parts. I only wanna build a more durable basher. I do use other parts myself.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

​@@rtk6945well... I prefer M2C Racing 7075 towers over CF. They are definitely heavier, but I've busted CF towers before with direct nasty hits. Your question is tough to answer, because weight savings is important when possible for overall durability.

Rich what's Arrma's 2000cst in weight? Couldn't find any list of their weights

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

My guess is around 160 weight. I bought my 2000cst shock oil online years ago. Not sure if TLR or Team Associated sell it or not or where ARRMA sources theirs 🤔

Rich What’s up bro, I want to buy a new motor and esc for my Kraton 8s exb what do you recommend i buy? Thanks

@richduperbash2966

3 ай бұрын

I'm running a Hobbystar 56112 840kv with 34/34 gearing and Max5 in mine. Another good option is their 980kv with 32/39 gearing. Both setups rip 🚀🚀. If you lean towards more top speed the 980kv has greater top end potential.

@Benniebe

3 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 you’re the man bro thanks for the response. I’m trying to take advantage of this 20% off Pres Day sale. Hobbywing lol.

is there a place in sacramento ca to do stuff like this as well an dirt areas

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Sacramento is in bad need of designated bash areas. There's an urban spot off Natomas Blvd and Del Paso Blvd, but the dirt becomes a thick paste construction mud during the wet months like right now.

@jerrodadarnell1

4 ай бұрын

What about roseville or any thing near by i just picked up my first rc

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

@@jerrodadarnell1 there's a spot in Lincoln off 12 Bridges and 65 behind the Walgreens. They're doing nearby construction, but it's still a fun bash spot. I don't know of any good spots in Roseville unfortunately. Let me know if you find one.

Can this car run a single 3S?

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

Yes it should run 3, 4, and 6s. Not sure the ESC recognizes 5s. 3s might not be very fast, but it should work.

@aliasangelalias

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 thank you! :D

Why no fan?

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

The motor shroud fan started cutting out after my first skatepark run so I removed it along with the front mud guards. Basically removed unnecessary weight and increased total air flow through the chassis bay. The hottest I've gotten my motor is about 120F at the back of the can.

Wish I had a local hobby shop ordering everything is annoying and expensive to get free shipping

Definitely a fun car but the arm breakages really dampen my spirit for it. The arms/shafts/output cups have been a problem on this platform for a long time now and it's a bummer they haven't addressed it. Years ago it wasn't as big of a deal but there are more durable vehicles out there now that make me less tolerant to it.

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

I'm ok with the upper arms busting given the hits the car took in cold weather. The first breakage was 100% my fault and still glad it wasn't worse. I'm thinking the standard 6s upper arms may be stronger than the EXB variant. Haven't had to straighten my shafts or had an outdrive cup let go yet, though I've heard of cups snapping. So far I've have had good luck with this rig overall. Years ago, upgrading to RPM arms was a must. Unfortunately, their new V5/EXB spec rear arms are kinda junk. They break easier than the stockers from personal experience.

@DoRC

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 same here. The RPM arms just are not an upgrade. And I agree that the truck overall is durable but I've managed to break at least one arm on just about every nasty landing I've had and whereas yes they're nasty landings I have had very similar crashes with multiple other vehicles including Kagama, XRT and Even the 4S arrmas without breaking anything. This definitely isn't a new problem My personal tolerance for it has just been reduced by better more durable products coming out. Still a good car though and a lot of fun just not really on the top of my list anymore

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

@@DoRC the Kagama looks awesome 😍. My XRT arms have done great, but the truck has been filled with plenty of other frustrations 😂. Don't want my blood pressure to start rising 🤣. ARRMA nailed it with the 4s arms, kinda like Traxxas did with the Sledge arms. It's frustrating having repeated breakages with any rig. Winter temps usually play a big role as well. Happy bashing my friend 🍻

@DoRC

4 ай бұрын

@@richduperbash2966 Yeah definitely get a kagama. It's not perfect but it's awesome. I agree the XRT definitely has its share of problems out of the box but arms are not one of them and neither are they with the 4S truck. Ultimately every truck's going to have its weaknesses and we all bashed differently which will show different strengths and weaknesses. Awesome video by the way Love your stuff :-)

@richduperbash2966

4 ай бұрын

@@DoRC thank you Brother. You nailed it about us all having different experiences. Truly appreciate it 🤗

It’s really hard to believe how great this is out of the box. Wanting one so bad🥹🥹🥹 Maybe I can find some dummy to buy my beefcake sledge so I can free up some funds 😂🤘🏻